AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

SLEEP DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
No matter how much Dana sleeps she is always tired. She frequently takes long naps after school &, on weekends, she sometimes sleeps for sixteen hours or more a night.
A
insomnia
B
hypersomnia
C
narcolepsy
D
sleep apnea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The two most likely reasons you’re always so tired no matter how much sleep you get are you’ve got high sleep debt or you’re not living in sync with your circadian rhythm. You may also feel sleepy if you’re ill, pregnant, or you’ve got a medical condition like anemia or diabetes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Check if it’s hypersomnia If you have hypersomnia, you may: regularly nap during the day and not feel refreshed. fall asleep during the day, often while eating or talking. still sleep for long hours at night.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common causes of excessive daytime sleepiness are sleep deprivation, obstructive sleep apnea, and sedating medications. Other potential causes of excessive daytime sleepiness include certain medical and psychiatric conditions and sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy.

Detailed explanation-4: -This can be caused by a number of conditions, including depression, thyroid conditions, and heart disease. Some medications may also cause oversleeping. Oversleeping is sometimes temporary, and may be your body’s reaction to an oncoming illness.

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